The Chairperson, Nancy Eggenberger, called the meeting to order at 7:31 PM

• Present:
  N. Eggenberger, M. Farell, J. Fausone, S. Foster, T. Hartnett, D. Turner
• Absent:
  None
• Also Present:
  E. Davis, K. Gladden

Call to Audience

(L. Garrett, L. Golden, R. Havenstein-Coughlin, D. McHugh, M. Nicholson, L. Papa, N. Szczepanski) – E. Davis introduced Friends of the Library board member Linda Garrett, who spoke about the Friends' upcoming Beer & Wine Tasting Fundraiser at Tony Sacco's (January 20).

Approval of Agenda

The agenda was approved as amended by voice vote:

• Ayes: Hartnett, Turner, Fausone, Farell, Foster, Eggenberger
• Nays: none
  

  Approval of General Meeting Minutes

  The minutes were approved by unanimous consent.

  Approval of Closed Session Minutes

  The minutes were approved by unanimous consent.

  Communications

  E. Davis shared with the board a “thank you” note from Doreen Hannon of the Salem-South Lyon District Library; Davis had given her a guided tour of the Canton Public Library, in advance of planned construction at Salem-So. Lyon.

  Director’s Report

  Canton Township attorney Kristen Kolb has had discussions with the library’s attorney, Scott Hogan, regarding the township’s Building Authority; reconstitution of the authority is on the township’s January 12 meeting agenda. Hogan has asked for the township’s timeline and will participate in discussions with the township’s attorney regarding property and parceling issues.

  Trustee D. Turner expressed apprehension that this is extending into another calendar year; his concern lies with ongoing attorney fees to settle the property matters.

  Chair N. Eggenberger asked about the outcome of the drainage issues; Davis explained that chunks of concrete and a tree growing inside the drain were the primary causes of the back-up; these issues have now been resolved.

  Trustee Comments

  Chair Eggenberger indicated that Vice Chair S. Foster would not be at the January 21st board meeting; Secretary/Treasurer M. Farell stated that she would also be absent.

  T. Hartnett moved and S. Foster supported a motion to change the January 2016 board meeting to January 28.

  The motion passed unanimously 15/12-17-1.

  Finance Committee Report

  None

  Unfinished Business & General Orders

  Nomination and Election of 2016 Board Officers

  D. Turner moved and T. Hartnett supported a motion to re-elect the current slate of board officers.

  The motion passed unanimously 15/12-17-2

  New Business

  Approve 4th Quarter Budget Amendment - E. Davis briefly reviewed the proposed amendment.

  S. Foster moved and T. Hartnett supported a motion to approve the 4th Quarter Budget Amendment as presented.

  The motion passed unanimously 15/12-17-3

  Approve Fund Balance Transfers for Capital Expenditures and Debt Service

  J. Fausone moved and M. Farell supported a motion to approve Fund Balance transfers in the amount of $266,074 from the Fund Balance Assigned for Capital for Capital Expenditures, and $2,319,898 from the Unassigned Fund Balance for Debt Service, for a total Fund Balance transfer of $2,585,972.

  The motion passed unanimously 15/12-17-4

  Preliminary Monthly Agenda Planning

  - Discussion briefly ensued; board members will email suggestions re: agenda topics to E. Davis for compilation and discussion at the January 2016 meeting.

  Call to Audience

  None

  Director's Evaluation

  E. Davis requested that the board move into closed session to discuss her evaluation.

  T. Hartnett moved and S. Foster seconded a motion to move into closed session to discuss the director’s 2015 evaluation.

  Roll Call Vote:

• Ayes: Hartnett, Turner, Fausone, Farell, Foster, Eggenberger
• Nays: none

  The motion passed unanimously 15/12-17-5

  REGULAR MEETING RESUMED AT 8:26 pm.

  J. Fausone moved and T. Hartnett supported a motion to increase the director’s salary and bonus as discussed in Closed Session.

  The motion passed unanimously 15/12-17-7

  Adjourn

  The meeting was adjourned at 8:27 pm